TSB for tail lights
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From: Medina, OH, USA
TSB for tail lights
Is there a TSB for condensation in the rear tail lights (99-2000)?
I have had six sets replaced at the dealer, and the mechanic said there was a TSB out there for an actual corrected light - the 2001 style. He was looking foir this number so that he can go ahead and replace them on mine.
I have had six sets replaced at the dealer, and the mechanic said there was a TSB out there for an actual corrected light - the 2001 style. He was looking foir this number so that he can go ahead and replace them on mine.
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Mine turn into fishbowls, and never seem to dry out. I tought about putting some clear RTV around the inner edge to seal it up, but I am not sure that will fully resolve my problem.
I know others have had this problem, but I seem to have the worst case. Are there any others that constantly have this problem?
I know others have had this problem, but I seem to have the worst case. Are there any others that constantly have this problem?
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I would not try to fix it yourself. They obviously have a design/manufacturing defect and thus are warranteed - beyond the Ford warranty. The Magnuson-Moss act (Federal) covers this kind of problem and Ford should replace them free of charge.
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If you want a low-tech solution...here's what I did to solve this problem.
1. Remove the taillight.
2. Apply duct-tape to all of the openings on the inside of the tailight opening in the fender. (Overlap the pieces and work it tight around the wire harness to get a tight seal).
3. Re-mount the taillight.
Did this about two years ago and haven't had a drop of water in them since.
The best I can tell is the water spray from the rear tire impacts the back of the tailight through the opening in back of the tailight on the fender. Water finds it's way around the boot on the electrical connection. Taping over the opening prevents this from happening and you can't see any of the tape once the light is replaced. Like I said, just a low-tech solution, but it avoids having Gomer touch my truck and just keep replacing the lights.
1. Remove the taillight.
2. Apply duct-tape to all of the openings on the inside of the tailight opening in the fender. (Overlap the pieces and work it tight around the wire harness to get a tight seal).
3. Re-mount the taillight.
Did this about two years ago and haven't had a drop of water in them since.
The best I can tell is the water spray from the rear tire impacts the back of the tailight through the opening in back of the tailight on the fender. Water finds it's way around the boot on the electrical connection. Taping over the opening prevents this from happening and you can't see any of the tape once the light is replaced. Like I said, just a low-tech solution, but it avoids having Gomer touch my truck and just keep replacing the lights.